- (1) In addition to the requirements of Section R671-303-3, a media representative may attend a Board hearing in-person pursuant to Section R671-302-1.
- (2) A media representative may be permitted to operate photographic, recording or other equipment during the public portion of any hearing, subject to prior approval by the Board or its designee and the safety or security requirements of the Department and the hearing facility.
- (3) If the Board receives requests for more than one media representative to operate photographic, recording or other equipment during a hearing, the Board may require a media pooling arrangement.
- (4) If a hearing official determines that media equipment or operators are causing a disturbance, are interfering with, or have the potential to cause a disturbance or interfere with an orderly, fair and impartial hearing, restrictions may be imposed to eliminate those problems.
- (5) Instant broadcast or transmitting of video, audio, or images by media or any individual during a hearing is prohibited.
- (6) Photographing, recording, transmitting, or broadcasting the image of any victim attending a Board hearing is prohibited unless approved by the victim and the Board or its designee. All approvals must be confirmed at least 24 hours prior before the hearing.
KEY: public hearings, media, equipment
Date of Last Change: August 21, 2025
Notice of Continuation: March 6, 2026
Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: 63G-3-201(3); 77-27-9(5); 77-27-5(1)